Commercial Building Department
Responsibilities
The City of Salem Building Department enforces State of Ohio Code requirements and regulates the construction of all commercial buildings and structures within our Jurisdiction. We review and approve all plans, issue and track all permits required by applicable current State of Ohio codes for construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy of all commercial buildings and structures.
Responsibilities of Building Owners, Tenants, Contractors and Design Professionals
State law, under Section 3791.01 of the Ohio Revised Code states the following:
No owners, officers, member of a board or committee, or other person shall construct, erect, build, or equip an opera house, hall, theater, church, schoolhouse, college, academy, seminary, infirmary, sanitarium, children’s home, hospital, medical institute, asylum, memorial building, armory, assembly hall, or other building used for the assemblage or betterment of people in any municipal corporation, county, or township in this state, or make any addition thereto or alteration thereof, except in case of repairs for maintenance without affecting the construction, sanitation, safety, or other vital feature of said building or structure, without complying with Chapters 3781. and 3791. of the Revised Code or rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
No architect, builder, engineer, plumber, carpenter, mason, contractor, subcontractor, foreman, or employee shall violate or assist in violating such chapters.
Chapter 3781 incorporates the Ohio Building Code under state law by reference.
The 2024 Ohio Building Code Section 101.2 states the following:
101.2 Scope. The provisions of the “Ohio Building Code,” the “Ohio Mechanical Code,” and the “Ohio Plumbing Code” apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. As provided in division (B) of section 3791.04 of the Revised Code, no plans or specifications are to be approved or inspection approval given unless the building represented by those plans or specifications would, if constructed, repaired, erected, or equipped according to those plans or specifications, comply with Chapters 3781. and 3791. of the Revised Code and any rules adopted by the board.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide business and building owners of our communities, elevated service for their commercial construction needs. The safety of our citizens and visitors is of the utmost importance. We will hold contractors to high standards to ensure that all commercial buildings are code compliant, as required by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
Elevate Building Solutions
City of Salem building department services are provided by Elevate Building Solutions located inside the SOD Center at 440 Pennsylvania Avenue, Salem, OH. Elevate Building Solutions may be contacted at 330-537-1536 or info@elevatebuildingsolutions.com. The Salem Building Department is open M-Th from 8:30 to 3:30 and F from 8:30 to 1:30.
The links below will direct you to the Elevate website:
- Commercial Permit Application
- Commercial Plan Review Application
- Certificate of Occupancy Application
- Commercial Fee Schedule
- Building Codes & Interpretations | Ohio Department of Commerce
Contact Elevate Building Solutions:
Elevate Building Solutions, LLC
440 Pennsylvania Avenue
Salem, OH 44460
330-537-1536
email: ptech@elevatebuildings.com
web: www.elevatebuildings.com
Inspections
For inspections, call 330-537-1536 to schedule.
*Must give a 24-hour minimum notice for all inspections
General Information
- Email completed applications to ptech@elevatebuildings.com.
- Paper applications are available at the Building Department located at 440 Pennsylvania Avenue, Salem, OH 44460.
- We accept cash (exact change only), check, money order, and all major credit cards (in person only).
- 24-hour minimum notice is required for all inspection requests.
- Visit our website www.elevatebuildings.com for more detailed information about all our services.
